Apple’s iPhone 17 Air, due in fall 2025, could be the thinnest iPhone yet. (Image: 9to5Mac)
Apple is preparing for a big jump in its iPhone lineup with the early launch of the iPhone 17 Airwhich will join the family in the fall of 2025. While the September 9 event will introduce the new iPhone 16 Seriesincluding the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Proand iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe iPhone 17 Air promises to bring a radical change to Apple’s smartphone designs.
An era of ‘thin’ for iPhones
The iPhone 17 Air will replace the current Plus model in Apple’s lineup, marking a significant departure from the standard iPhone design. Initially, there was confusion over whether the new model would be called iPhone 17 Ultra Due to rumors of a higher price tag, it’s now clear that the iPhone 17 Air will feature a simpler camera system and a less powerful chip compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models. This change means that the “Ultra” label was misleading and “Air” is a more apt description for this new device.
How thin can it be?
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature an ultra-thin design that will put it up against Apple’s thinnest products to date. Current clues suggest that its thickness will be influenced by two key factors: the size of the USB-C port and Apple’s last ultra-thin product, the M4-powered iPad Pro.
The USB-C port is a crucial reference point because the iPhone 17 Air cannot be thinner than this component. iPad Pro M4The iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest product yet, measures just 5.1mm thick, and the USB-C port is almost flush with the surface of the device. The iPhone 17 Air is likely to be a similar thickness, perhaps a bit thicker, but equally impressive.
Comparing the iPhone 17 Air to current models
To put things into perspective, the iPhone 15 is 7.8mm thick, and the iPhone 15 Pro is 8.25mm thick. The iPad Pro’s 5.1mm thickness represents a noticeable reduction compared to these models. If the iPhone 17 Air matches or comes close to this size, it will be a major leap forward in smartphone design.
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